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251-kg modak-shaped cake becomes attraction at Pune’s Dagdusheth Ganpati
Updated On: 20 September, 2026 09:40 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Pune’s Ganeshotsav 2026 featured a 251-kg Rasmalai-flavoured modak-shaped cake offered to Dagdusheth Ganpati by WS Bakers. Made by a 40-50-member team, the cake was later distributed as prasad among devotees at the Prem Mandir-themed pandal.

Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati. File pic
Ganeshotsav celebrations in Pune saw a unique special offering this year, as a 251-kg modak-shaped cake was given as an offering to the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati idol.
The cake was Rasmalai flavoured and was prepared by Pune-based WS Bakers as part of its annual offering to Lord Ganesha. This is the second continuous year that the bakery has made a special offering during the festival.
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